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Since Jeff Lebby was the offensive coordinator for the Oklahoma Sooners, Michael Van Buren Jr. was his guy. The coach had his eye on Van Buren early in the process but watched as the talented quarterback from Maryland chose the Oregon Ducks instead of the Sooners. After Lebby took the job as Mississippi State’s head coach last November, Van Buren made the move and was one of the first commitments in the Lebby era. The two didn’t think they’d have to escalate that coach and player relationship as early as they have at State, but things are progressing for Van Buren in year one. Lebby has made i…

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